Full Credit

What's that under your tree? A bonus episode of Full Credit! Santa's helpers, Les and Alice, are back to sort the latest rugby headlines into ‘naughty or nice’. There's a new Black Ferns head coach, revamped high-performance calendar and smaller ball size to debate before we make our Christmas wish for women's rugby this year!

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The Rugby World Cup lit a fire under women’s rugby but where do we go from here? Alice and Les come together for one last time to unpack what’s fuelling the sport’s epic rise. From smart strategies and superstar coaches to media buzz and unforgettable player performances, we cover it all. We’re talking future plans for Aotearoa, the global impact, and why this movement is bigger than rugby.

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Big games, bigger emotions! This week, we're diving into the highs, lows, and plot twists of the World Cup. From Canada’s epic rise and their growing rivalry with New Zealand, to the game-changing power of crowd noise, coaching moves, and consistent lineup. We’re talking game time, grit, and the global glow-up of the women’s game. Oh, and those finals? Buckle up we are about to witness history!

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The Springbok women show us all what's possible when you test the laws of the game and the current World Champions. France hold on by the skin of their teeth. England look as dominant as ever and the Canadians look equally dangerous. How do our Black Ferns find their way through? Tune in to this week and then set your alarms for 6am Saturday.

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Alice is the captain of I told you so's, revealing who was in her DMs asking for a ticket and what song she sang back to the Irish fans. Les gives a heart felt thanks to each of the teams that attended before they both have a crack at naming the teams they think will progress to the next round. We share the love with the teams who are headed home and make our predictions for the knock out round.

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Alice and Les dive into a weekend rich with rugby action, cliffhangers, qualifications and the Black Ferns performance. They unpack the evolving landscape of women’s rugby through team performance, coaching, and long-term development. With a strong focus on community support, representation, and the power of visibility in sport. The conversation moves beyond stats to explore what truly drives growth in the game. Looking ahead, they share match predictions and hopes for the final round of pool play.

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The World Cup is finally here! Who cried in the opener? Who has impressed us? What do we want to see going into week 2? Les and Alice answer all these questions and name our top performers for the week. Unpack THAT decision to not put on injury replacements and the role social media is playing in this tournament.

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Alice is about to jump on a plane and Les is ready to set her alarm because the Rugby World Cup is finally here! We have all the dates for a Black Ferns fan's diary. A rundown of the hype we are seeing on social media and discuss the teams we are excited to see. Before finally naming the side we think should run out against Spain in the Black Ferns opening match of pool play. 

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Two week's out from the Women’s Rugby World Cup, we're breaking down the final pre-tournament clashes. A review of England vs France and Canada vs Ireland to determine who's peaking? Who’s tweaking? And what it all means heading into the big dance. Plus, we dive into the detail from the opening round of the Farah Palmer Cup. Serving you a sandwich of the good, the bad and the work ons for our favourite domestic competition. 

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With the Black Ferns XV drawing their series with the Springboks women, Alice and Les unpack what we can learn from this tour and about our potential quarterfinalist opponents. Alice has another spreadsheet to dissect with England having announced their World Cup squad. And the Farah Palmer Cup is about to kick off leaving even more rugby to sink our teeth into!

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